What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Gruyères Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Gruyères Castle is to drive which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Gruyères Castle?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Gruyères Castle is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Gruyères Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gruyères Castle. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bulle via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Gruyères Castle?

The distance between Basel and Gruyères Castle is 165 km. The road distance is 157.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Gruyères Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Gruyères Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Gruyères Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Basel to Gruyères Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gruyères Castle train from?

Basel to Gruyères Castle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Gruyères Castle train arrive?

Basel to Gruyères Castle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Basel to Gruyères Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Gruyères Castle is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Basel to Gruyères Castle.

Where can I stay near Gruyères Castle?

There are 736+ hotels available in Gruyères Castle.

Basel to Gruyères Castle - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Gruyères Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. to Bulle, gare routièrebus 234 / ...
3h 13m
CHF 60–136
Drive 157.8 km
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1. Drive from Basel to Gruyères Castlecar 157.8 km
1h 39m
CHF 26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Bulletrain Re2
3h 28m
CHF 48–122

Basel to Gruyères Castle by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 164.5 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Gruyères Castle, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Gruyères Castle via Bern, Bulle, Bulle, Place de la Gare, and Epagny, Les Gottes in around 3h 28m.

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